Kristi Welch
Flemington,MO
Summary
Proven Cook Shift Leader with expertise in team leadership, multitasking, and food safety. Successfully optimized kitchen workflows, enhancing productivity and guest satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Sugarfoot Bbq
Osceola, MO
05.2010 - Current
- Led kitchen staff during high-volume shifts to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and cooking techniques to maintain quality.
- Developed daily prep lists to optimize workflow and minimize food waste.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers for timely replenishment of ingredients.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods, improving overall kitchen productivity and consistency of dishes.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Supported overall restaurant success through cross-training in various positions when necessary to provide adequate coverage during busy times.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined cooking processes and procedures.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and dining room teams for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weaubleau High School
Weaubleau, MO05-1989
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Food storage
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Multitasking and organization
- Meal preparation
- Food pairing
- Food presentation
- Sauce making
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Food handling safety
- Conflict resolution
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Cooking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food delivery
- Safety and health guidelines
- Safe food handling
- Flexible schedule
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Cleaning and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Sugarfoot Bbq
05.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Weaubleau High School